Waller County Summary

Life in Waller County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Waller County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Waller County:

  • The population in Waller County is 59,455.

  • The median home value in Waller County is $376,333.

  • The median income in Waller County is $76,135.

  • The median rent in Waller County is $1,210.

  • The unemployment rate in Waller County is 6.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Waller County is 13.5%.

  • The average high in Waller County is 83.6° and there are 109.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Waller County

List Of Cities & Towns in Waller County

Katy, TX Population 23,900

Prairie View, TX Population 8,220

Hempstead, TX Population 5,899

Brookshire, TX Population 5,330

Waller, TX Population 3,062

Pine Island, TX Population 1,226

Pattison, TX Population 688

Map Of Waller County

Waller County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Waller County is 83.6°.

  • There are 74.02 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 109.5 inches of rain each year with 0.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:31 hours of sun each day in Waller County.

StatWaller County
Mean High83.6
Nice Days74.02
Rainfall109.5
Snowfall0.1
Sunny Hours5:31
83.6°
Average High
109.5
Inches of Rain

Waller County Photos

Katysign
Source: Public Domain
Stewart House Katy
Source: Wikipedia User Larry D. Moore | CC BY-SA 3.0
Katymillsmall
Source: Public Domain
Prairie View Am University  Panther Stadium
Source: Wikipedia User Maureen.allen | CC BY-SA 4.0
Waller County Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User Larry D. Moore | CC BY-SA 3.0

Waller County Demographics

Population over time in Waller County

The current population in Waller County is 59,455. The population has increased 7.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 55,505 3.5%
2022 53,626 3.5%
2021 51,832 -

Gender in Waller County

  • Waller County is 50.0% female with 29,713 female residents.

  • Waller County is 50.0% male with 29,741 male residents.

Female
50.0% (29,713)
Male
50.0% (29,741)
Gender Waller County TX USA
Female 50.0% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 50.0% 49.9% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Waller County

Waller County is:

  • 38.8% White with 23,095 White residents.

  • 23.4% African American with 13,895 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 55 American Indian residents.

  • 1.7% Asian with 996 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 17 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 286 Other residents.

  • 2.6% Two Or More with 1,518 Two Or More residents.

  • 33.0% Hispanic with 19,593 Hispanic residents.

White
38.8% (23,095)
African American
23.4% (13,895)
American Indian
0.1% (55)
Asian
1.7% (996)
Hawaiian
0.0% (17)
Other
0.5% (286)
Two Or More
2.6% (1,518)
Hispanic
33.0% (19,593)

Table: Waller County By Race

Race Waller County TX USA
White 38.8% 39.9% 58.2%
African American 23.4% 11.9% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.5%
Asian 1.7% 5.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 2.6% 2.9% 3.9%
Hispanic 33.0% 39.5% 19.0%

Household Income For Waller County, Texas

  • 5.0% of households in Waller County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.4% of households in Waller County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Waller County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.9% of households in Waller County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Waller County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Waller County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Waller County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Waller County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Waller County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Waller County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.0% (2,959)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.4% (806)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.5% (3,263)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.9% (4,080)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.1% (7,796)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.0% (10,088)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.9% (8,253)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.0% (8,921)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.1% (5,981)
$200,000 or more
12.3% (7,304)
Income Waller County TX USA
Less than $10,000 5.0% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.4% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.5% 6.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.9% 7.0% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.1% 10.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.0% 16.4% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.9% 12.8% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.0% 17.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.1% 9.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 12.3% 11.7% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Waller County for adults over 25

  • 10.0% of adults in Waller County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Waller County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 29.0% of adults in Waller County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Waller County completed some college.

  • 5.0% of adults in Waller County completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Waller County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Waller County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Waller County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Waller County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
9% (5,945)
9-12th Grade
7% (4,161)
High School / GED
28% (17,241)
Some College
23% (13,674)
Associate's Degree
5% (2,972)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (11,891)
Master's Degree
5% (2,972)
Professional Degree
1% (594)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Waller County TX USA
< 9th Grade 9% 7% 5%
9-12th Grade 7% 7% 6%
High School / GED 28% 24% 26%
Some College 23% 21% 19%
Associate's Degree 5% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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